{"id":1644,"date":"2014-02-03T09:22:48","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T14:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/?p=1644"},"modified":"2014-02-09T20:07:31","modified_gmt":"2014-02-10T01:07:31","slug":"e10-fuel-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/index.php\/2014\/02\/03\/e10-fuel-update\/","title":{"rendered":"E10 Fuel Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The use of E10 Ethanol in fuel has been a subject of concern for years.   Many tests and studies have been conducted, but few conclusions drawn.  One thing is clear; E10 Ethanol is here to stay.  <\/p>\n<p>Most manufacturers have found ways to handle the E10 Ethanol blend.  Recent concern is the push for E15 Ethanol.  Test reports regarding E15 have indicated it will create problems that manufacturers are not certain they can overcome.<\/p>\n<p>The suggestion of using straight R90 gasoline has its problems.  Vessels that have run on Ethanol should not switch to R90.  After extended use of E10, strong odor of gasoline fumes has been noted when fueling automobiles with straight R90.  Gasoline fumes that accumulate in the bottom of a boat&#8217;s bilge create a danger of explosion.<\/p>\n<p>E10 Ethanol causes deterioration of rubber fuel lines as well as gaskets.  It is important to renew the old practice of running your blower at least five minutes before you start your engine.  Do not depend on fume detectors; they can fail.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\nIf your boat was built before 1990 and your rubber fuel lines are soft or brittle, it is suggested you replace them with the Coast Guard approved J1527USCG type A2 or A1-15 flexible fuel lines.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nCoast Guard approved, non-metallic fuel hoses must be date stamped by the manufacturer.  When examining your fuel line, look for the date stamp and replace if expired.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For boats that are laid-up, most manufacturers agree fuel tanks should be filled to approximately 90 to 95% of capacity which leaves room for temperature expansion.  A good marine grade stabilizer should be added.    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\nRun your engines and generators then shut off the fuel supply and run to a dry stop.  Be sure to change water separators and fuel filters.   There could be water in the containers that may freeze and crack.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nDo not cover your fuel vents while in lay-up.  Fumes can build up in the bilge creating an explosion hazard.\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<p>United Marine Underwriters is more than just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">boat insurance.<\/span><\/a> Browse our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/boatbrowser\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Boats For Sale<\/span><\/a> at BoatBrowser or our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/lakebrowser\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lake Resource Guide<\/span><\/a> at LakeBrowser or share your fishing stories and photos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/fish_tales\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">True Fish Tales<\/span><\/a> \u2013 the ones that did not get away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.unitedmarine.net\/click.aspx?ad=f020314b\">UnitedMarine.net\/BoatBrowser<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.unitedmarine.net\/click.aspx?ad=f020314b\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Featured Boat For Sale - BoatBrowser\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FeaturedBoatForSale020314Blog.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The use of E10 Ethanol in fuel has been a subject of concern for years. Many tests and studies have been conducted, but few conclusions drawn. One thing is clear; E10 Ethanol is here to stay. Most manufacturers have found ways to handle the E10 Ethanol blend. Recent concern is the push for E15 Ethanol. 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